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Part 4: Matisyahu on Becoming Top Reggae Artist as an Hasidic Jew, Criticized for Having a Blaccent
Part 2: Matisyahu on Becoming a Hasidic Jew: No Sex, Learning Torah for 14-16 Hours Everyday
Part 1: Matisyahu on Dropping Acid at 16, Going to Wilderness Treatment Program for "Wild Kids"
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Matisyahu candidly discussed DJ Vlad's negative experiences with Hasidic Jews and the complexities within the Hasidic community. Vlad recounted his time living in a predominantly Hasidic area in Borough Park, Brooklyn, where he often felt excluded despite sharing a Jewish background. Matisyahu empathized, acknowledging that while Hasidic culture can feel unwelcoming, it also offers a multifaceted and sometimes beautiful experience. Both highlighted the cultural and religious differences that often set Hasidic Jews apart. The conversation also touched on cultural practices within the community, including the avoidance of physical contact between unmarried men and women. Matisyahu shared his personal journey through Hasidic life, revealing that while he was drawn to its spiritual depth, certain cultural aspects never fully resonated with him.
